Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
사역의 만족과 성공? " 만족은 하나님의 섭리에 대한 자신감과 함께 시작된다 . 모든 환경이 은혜로 주어짐을 기억하라 . 스스로를 더 큰 사역을 할 수 있는 사람이라고 생각하지 마라 . 성공은 인기가 아닌 충실함으로 정의내리는 법을 배워라 . 당신의 사역이 숫자적 성장이 아닌 삶과 설교 속에서의 진리에 대한 고수 (adherence) 에 의해 평가됨을 기억하라 ." ( John MacArthur )